T.J. Miller Biography

Born: June 04, 1981 in Denver, Colorado, United States

BIOGRAPHY

T.J. Miller is becoming one of the most sought after young comedians and actors in the comedy world. He has been named one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” as well as one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Next Big Things in Comedy.” His upcoming films include SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, with Steve Carell and Keira Knightly and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2.

Miller’s recent films include the live-action/CGI animated feature YOGI BEAR, opposite Dan Akroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris, and GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, opposite Jack Black and Jason Segel. Other film credits include SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE; HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON; GET HIM TO THE GREEK; and UNSTOPPABLE. Miller first came to audience’s attention in 2008 when he starred in the J.J. Abrams blockbuster hit CLOVERFIELD. Soon after he appeared in Mike Judge’s EXTRACT, and starred in the ABC comedy series “Carpoolers.”

Miller has performed his critically acclaimed stand-up act around the country, including stops in Chicago, Toronto and Montreal for the Just for Laughs Festivals. At times he performs with his sketch comedy group “Heavyweight,” with Brady Novak, Mark Raterman and Nick Vatterott. Comedy Central featured him on their “Hot List” special, which focused on the top 10 stand-up comedians of the moment. Miller hails from Denver, Colorado, and toured with Second City in Chicago for almost two years. He also insists on reminding people that he was the Regional Winner of the Sierra Mist Search for the Next Great Comic in 2005.